The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has recovered large amounts of money in different currencies and denominations as well as records of financial transactions in Alhaji Tukur Mamu’s residence and office in Kaduna.
Mamu, the self-appointed terrorist ransom negotiator, was intercepted by Nigeria’s foreign partners in Cairo, Egypt on September 6, 2022 while on his way to Saudi Arabia.
He was arrested together with his two wives and sons.
Spokesperson of the secret police, Dr. Peter Afunanya disclosed through in a terse statement on Thursday: “Appropriate security agencies have executed valid search warrants on Mamu’s residence and office.”
Afunanya further disclosed: “Incriminating materials including military accoutrements were recovered.”
He said other items recovered from the terrorist negotiator, who is also the Publisher of Desert Herald Newspaper based in Kaduna State, included “large amounts in different currencies and denominations as well as financial transaction instruments.
“While further investigations continue, Mamu will, sure, have a day in court.”
Mamu’s arrest followed a request by Nigeria’s military, law enforcement and intelligence community to their foreign partners to bring back Mamu to the country to answer critical questions on ongoing investigations relating to some security breaches in parts of the country.